Movlid Khaybulaev Submits Jesus Pinedo to Claim Second PFL Featherweight Title
Using early takedowns and relentless top pressure, the undefeated Dagestani choked out Pinedo in round five to earn the $500,000 first-place prize.
Overview
- He applied an arm-triangle choke at 1:17 of the fifth round to secure the submission victory.
- Khaybulaev controlled the fight with multiple takedowns and sustained ground-and-pound from full guard to top position.
- Pinedo had reached the final with first-round stoppages over Adam Borics and Gabriel Braga but could not find success with his striking.
- This triumph makes Khaybulaev the PFL’s only two-time featherweight tournament champion, replicating his 2021 title run.
- The win extends his unbeaten professional record to 23-0-1.